Aerospace Composite Technician - Craft High-Quality Parts

Eagle Technologies LLC

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Eagle Technologies, LLC (Newport News, VA) is actively seeking Manufacturing Technicians for advanced Aerospace Projects. Eagle Technologies designs and manufactures aircraft systems and components for the aerospace industry, with a niche in rotor blade and prop blade development. We are AS9100 Rev D certified in all aspects of our operation.

Salary starts at $16+/hr based on experience. Entry level through senior technicians with leadership skills encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

HS Degree or equivalent required.
Composite experience preferred.
Must be a US Citizen.
Will work on government contracts.

Responsibilities

Construct wet layups and/or pre-pregs using carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar.
Apply advanced techniques including compression molds, vacuum bagging, and use of compression bladders.
Ensure accurate operation of ovens according to specifications for materials and bonding agents.
Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
Perform part-fitting operations including filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
Bond varieties of materials to parts, components, assemblies, equipment, or structures to complete products.
Install different arrays of fasteners, rivets, nutplates, and other hardware components.
Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
Familiar with mixing resins and epoxies.
Adhere to established procedures and engineering directives.
Perform manufacturing activities in preparation and fabrication of composite aerospace parts and assemblies in development and production environments.
Set up and operate machines to cut, shape, and sand model parts.
Construct full-sized and scaled precision models of products.